Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace Ireland is a network of organisations and individuals with an interest in promoting the responsible recreational use of the outdoors. As increasing numbers of people seek the beauty and exhilaration of outdoor recreation, our collective mark on the environment and its natural processes, increases. Litter, disturbance to vegetation, water pollution, wildlife, livestock and other people are all indicators of the need to develop a national ethic that protects both natural and cultural heritage.

Techniques designed to minimise the social and environmental impacts to these areas are incorporated into the Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics Education Programme as seven Principles.

Leave No Trace Ireland promotes and inspires responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. The programme strives to build awareness, appreciation and respect for Ireland’s natural and cultural heritage and is dedicated to creating a nationally recognised and accepted outdoor ethic that promotes personal responsibility.

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One Day Awareness Session

A Leave No Trace Awareness Session consists of an information workshop incorporating a little theory as well as techniques to minimise impact. They are most appropriate for the majority of people wanting to learn more about the Leave No Trace principles and can be designed to last from 1 hour up to a full day. Approximately 500 Awareness Sessions have been delivered to date.

Bren Whelan is a qualified Leave No Trace trainer, who is available to run ‘awareness’ training sessions in your area:

Email: bren@mountaintraining.ie to make a booking

At the heart of Leave No Trace are 7 principles for reducing the damage caused by outdoor activities.

These are:

1.Plan Ahead and Prepare
2.Be Considerate of Others
3.Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife
4.Travel and Camp on Durable Ground
5.Leave What You Find
6.Dispose of Waste Properly
7.Minimise the Effects of Fire